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National Trust News Catch up on the latest heritage news and advocacy in New South Wales. Read about two new heritage support grants and options to recognise and protect heritage homes. Find out about the National Trust's decision on Willow Grove and the fate of a development proposal for the Chief Secretary's Building.
GENERAL NEWS
Grants support heritage innovation New ways to experience heritage are on the horizon thanks to two grants from Museums & Galleries NSW. Miss Porter’s House in Newcastle has been awarded a grant to produce an audio tour of the historic property. The recording will include oral histories about the house, its collection, the Porter family and some significant events in Newcastle from 1909 to 1997. Grossmann House in Maitland received funding to develop a short virtual tour that will allow people to see the grand Victorian house like never before.
Recognise heritage homes If your home is heritage listed by the National Trust, why not make it known by placing a discreet National Trust plaque on your front door or gate? These beautiful bronze plaques denote heritage status and act as a symbol of recognition and protection. The plaques are hand-forged and available in green or bronze. To find out more visit nationaltrust.org.au/services/national-trust-nsw-plaques
A time for festive celebration The 2022 Australian Heritage Festival is over for another year, but the celebrations continue as we reflect on the successes of the vibrant and diverse festival and the 210 NSW-based events and activities that were on offer. We sincerely thank everyone who hosted events and those who took up the call to spark curiosity about local heritage. The Australian Heritage Festival was proudly supported by the NSW Government through Heritage NSW.
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